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+ 2 million people

supplied with drinking water

4,7 thousand

liters of water treated per second

6 months

ahead of schedule project delivery
  • THE CHALLENGE
  • THE SOLUTION
  • THE IMPACT
  • CAPABILITIES

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THE CHALLENGE

The challenge

Imagine opening the faucet at you house and not finding running water to wash your dishes or cook to your family? Now, how about a hot summer day in a tropical country and no running water at your shower after a long day of work? This was, for some time, the reality for over 2 million people living in the metropolitan region of São Paulo during a rough water crisis.

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The solution

The lack of rain, climate change, old management systems, legacy assets and investments constrains don't cope with enabling a resilience water system. During the water crisis, population was forced to cope with several restrictive measures and new solutions were needed.

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The impact

After implementation, over 2 million people will benefit. More than opening a faucet and finding reliable water, the São Lourenço Production system has improved the daily lives of citizens that have struggled with restrictive measures, water rationing and all emotional matters related to it. The question: will there be water available at home tonight, was no longer an issue.

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